as in conserves
to keep in good condition
vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy
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Recent Examples of preserves
Another nearby point of interest for history buffs is Historic Blenheim and Civil War Interpretive Center, a Greek Revival-style house dating to 1859 that preserves signatures and pictographs from Federal soldiers who once lived there.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Clothing manufacturers no longer must choose between using a softener that is durable but negatively impacts cotton’s natural absorbency or one that preserves the fiber’s ability to hold moisture but also washes off through home laundering.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
The plan — which may face legal challenges — preserves H-1B visas as a last resort in fields where talent is scarce, but tilts the playing field toward American workers, answering critics in and out of MAGA who complain that companies are addicted to hiring cheaper foreign workers.
—Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
That preserves the company's ability to eventually convert the Hilton site into a 1,000-room headquarters hotel if needed, Marcus said last week.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Another protective measure for your bedscape is a mattress protector, which preserves the state of your mattress from any unwanted spills or stains.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
This low-impact approach not only preserves ecosystems but adds value with tastier wine as well as certifications and storytelling, appealing to ethical constituencies and enhancing long-term viability amid climate challenges.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Ideally, liquidity also preserves the integrity of your portfolio and opens the door to meaningful tax and estate planning advantages.
—Matthew Fleming, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
The project preserves the mid-20th century architecture of the Pan Am building, maintaining its historical significance.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Clothing manufacturers no longer must choose between using a softener that is durable but negatively impacts cotton’s natural absorbency or one that preserves the fiber’s ability to hold moisture but also washes off through home laundering.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
The plan — which may face legal challenges — preserves H-1B visas as a last resort in fields where talent is scarce, but tilts the playing field toward American workers, answering critics in and out of MAGA who complain that companies are addicted to hiring cheaper foreign workers.
—Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
That preserves the company's ability to eventually convert the Hilton site into a 1,000-room headquarters hotel if needed, Marcus said last week.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Another protective measure for your bedscape is a mattress protector, which preserves the state of your mattress from any unwanted spills or stains.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
This low-impact approach not only preserves ecosystems but adds value with tastier wine as well as certifications and storytelling, appealing to ethical constituencies and enhancing long-term viability amid climate challenges.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Ideally, liquidity also preserves the integrity of your portfolio and opens the door to meaningful tax and estate planning advantages.
—Matthew Fleming, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
The project preserves the mid-20th century architecture of the Pan Am building, maintaining its historical significance.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserves
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The resort runs on 100% green power, has reduced its carbon footprint by 46%, and conserves millions of liters of water annually through advanced recycling and reduction measures.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Independent analysis by the World Wildlife Fund shows that saving one million pounds of fruit conserves 320 billion gallons of water and avoids 169,000 metric tons of carbon emissions.—
Ivanka Trump,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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The White House maintains that anyone living in the country illegally is considered to be a criminal by the federal government.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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For users, this feature is free and saves time by eliminating the need to visit the merchant's website.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Suarez will finish as the NL saves leader with 40.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Preserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserves. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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